World Coffee Events Working Groups

Working Group Structure

WCE is supported by a robust group of volunteer working group members. These members collaborate on, generate, and refine many materials, processes, and documents that help support our mission statement. WCE’s working groups are critical to helping develop and shape the organization, and in supporting our strategic initiatives. Annual working groups may also be formed to help with specific projects related to one activity or championship.

WBC Evolution Working Group – Assists in developing format and strategic planning for the World Barista Championships, including rules, regulations, judges, communications, and marketing. This working group brings together long-time competition experts from many perspectives, meeting throughout the year to consider how to keep the competition format moving forward with our industry.

Rules and Regulations Working Group – Focuses on improving competitions by developing rules, regulations, and scoresheets for each competition.

Instructional Design Working Group – Develops the competition educational materials and the certification program for world-level judges. Works with education partners within our parent associations.

Community Events Working Group – Assists in developing format and strategic planning for community events, including All Stars, Re:co, and new community initiatives.